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Sports Therapists Association of Hong Kong 香港運動治療師總會

Regulatory and professional body to sports therapy professionals in HKSAR.
香港運動治療專業人員的規管及專業機構

04/06/2026

ANATOMY TRAINS FOR PERFORMANCE IN HONG KONG!

🚀 First Launched in Hong Kong! 🚀

Ready to elevate your movement and training game? Anatomy Trains for Performance is finally coming to HK this November!

Discover how to harness the power of fascia to optimize athletic development, prevent injuries, and individualize training progressions like a pro.

📅 Course Details
❇ Dates: 6–8 November 2026
❇ Time: 0900–1700 daily
❇ Lecturer: Chris Clayton
❇ Course Provider: Anatomy Trains Australia & New Zealand
❇ Organizer: Sports Therapists Association of Hong Kong

🔥 What You Will Learn

✔ Fascia Fundamentals: Its critical role in movement and training.
✔ Body Reading: Functional assessment of the Anatomy Trains Lines.
✔ Myofascial Training: Using AT lines as a roadmap for effective training.
✔ Hypermobility & Hypomobility: Tailoring training for hyper/hypo mobile athletes.
✔ Periodisation: Designing long-term programs with fascia in mind.
✔ Practical Movement: Tons of movement labs and progression strategies.

📲 Scan the QR code in the image or click the link in Bio to get full course details and secure your spot today!

01/06/2026

INTERNATIONAL CPD COURSES LINE-UP FOR 2H 2026 OPEN FORVENROLLMENT NOW！

1. John Gibbons Masterclass - Spinal Mobilization and Manipulation for Sports Therapists - 2, 3 Oct

2. Anatomy Trains in Performance by Chris Claytron - 6,7,8 Nov

3. Stecco Method Fascial Manipulation Hybrid Course - Level 1 by Luca Negosanti - 26,27,28,29 Nov

4. Kinetic Control Modular Courses - Coordination Efficiency & Muscle Synergies for Neck and Shoulders by Tina Lin - 18,19,20,21 Dec

Which course do you like to enroll? Poll below!

28/05/2026

A SPECTACULAR SHOWCASE OF EXPERTISE FORM STAoHK AT THE JAPAN ATHLETIC TRAINERS ORGANIZATION & ASIA PACIFIC ATHLETIC TRAINING SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM 🇭🇰✈️

We are incredibly proud of our Association's leaders and educators who recently represented us at this premier event, driving the conversation and shaping the future of sports therapy on an international stage.

🎙️ Expert Presentations

Our representatives, Stone Shek and Ashley Hung, took the stage to share cutting-edge industry knowledge. They delivered vital insights on:

• Modern Cupping in Sports Rehab: Elevating traditional techniques with contemporary, evidence-based practices to accelerate athlete recovery.

• AI Applications in Sports Injury Recognition: Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming early detection, screening, and diagnostic support for sports injuries.

🌐 Global Panel Discussions

Association Chairperson, John Siu, also made a significant impact at the 2nd Asia Meeting. Sitting as an esteemed panelist representing STAoHK and the Sports Therapy profession, John participated in a high-level discussion on the growth of international opportunities in athletic therapy and sports medicine in Asia.

This crucial session was moderated by the President of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy(WFATT), Matt Kutz. The panel dived deep into the strategic development of athletic training and sports medicine throughout Asia, highlighting international collaboration, evolving educational opportunities, and future directions for the profession.

Thank you to our team for showcasing our commitment to innovation, education, and global collaboration in sports medicine!

27/05/2026

The wait is over! 🔥 Introducing our official speaker line-up for the Student Conference 2026! 🎓✨

We have gathered an incredible team of experts from various disciplines and industry leaders just for you! Get ready for game-changing insights, networking, and inspiration. 🚀

👇 Who are you most excited to hear from? Drop a comment below!

🎟️ Link in bio to grab your spot before the deadline.

13/05/2026

CALL FOR PAPERS - VOL 2 1ST ISSUE OF SPORTS THERAPY JOURNAL!

Vol. 2 1st issue of Sports Therapy Journal is now in progress and will be published in June 2026!

If you are a clinical practitioner, researcher and scientist, faculty member and student in the field of sports therapy, sports medicine and athletic training and would like to submit your original papers on research articles, clinical case reports, exercise highlights or brief reviews for publications, please submit your papers to [email protected] on/ before 24 May 2026!

Area of Topics:
•Sports rehabilitation
•Exercise therapy for individuals and athletes across different levels
•The identification, recognition, assessment,and evaluation of sports injuries
•The management of sports injuries
•Clinical kinesiology, functional anatomy, biomechanics, and pathomechanics
•P/Rehabilitation exercise principles, applications, and techniques
•Strength and conditioning for injury prevention
•Epidemiology and etiology of sports injuries
•Rehabilitation, health promotion, and injury prevention for special groups (e.g.children and adolescents, females, older adults, or individuals with chronic diseases)
•Professionalism and legal issues of sports therapy practice

ISSN: 3105-2215 (online)

07/05/2026

2026-27 CATEGORY A MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION OPENS NOW!

We have upgraded the registration system starting this year to make things easier for everyone!

As there are more employers requiring graduates to register with STAoHK as part of the employment requirements, we strongly encourage all graduates to register with us!

Registration is essential for your professional recognition. By registration or renewal, you ensure our collective influence remains strong enough to drive meaningful change in the sector.

4 EASY STEPS TO REGISTER:

NEW APPLICANTS/REJOIN:
1. Sign up an account
2. Complete and upload all the required documents as instructed;
3. Pay the fees as instructed;
4. Wait for the application result that will be sent to your email given.

RENEWAL (EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO ALL REGISTRANTS BY 8/5/2026)
1. Sign up an account
2. Complete the registration form
3. Pay the fees
4. Renewal completed - certificates will be sent by email in July 2026.

HOW TO REGISTER
- Scan the QR code given here.
- Go to www.staohk.org/memberships
to start the procedure of registration.

PLEASE NOTE
- Application deadline: 30 June 2026.
- $200 admin fee will be applied to any submission after 30 June 2026; all commencement date of the approved registrants will be default on 1 July 2026.
- *NO HALF-YEARLY OPTIONS* starting 2026/27 registration.

06/05/2026

STUDENT CONFERENCE 2026

Following the success of our inaugural conference, this year’s event scheduled for June 13, 2026, continues to bridge the gap between academic research and professional excellence in the field of sports therapy.

Co-hosted by
🔶Sports Therapists Association of Hong Kong
🔶Department of Sports and Recreation, Technological and Higher Education Institute(THEi)

Supporters
💪Society of Sports Therapists(SST)
💪British Association of Sports Rehabilitators and Trainers(BASRaT)
💪Sports Therapy Organization(STO)
💪Hong Kong Athletic Trainers' Association(HKATA)
💪Hong Kong China Rugby(HKCR)

Theme of the Year
"Sports Therapy Profession within the Multi-disciplinary Team in Sports Medicine"

Conference Highlights
✴️ Keynote speakers
✴️ International speakers
✴️ Academic presentation by students
✴️ Panel discussion
✴️ Practical workshops

Date
13 June 2025(Sat), 9-6pm.

Venue
THEi Chai Wan Campus

Target audience
✴️ Students studying sports therapy
✴️ Graduated sports therapists/rehabilitators
✴️ Athletic Trainers/Therapists
✴️ Sports medicine and science professionals
✴️ Medical and Allied Health Professionals

Fees
🔶 THEi ST Students, STAoHK Members(all categories) - Free
🔶 Non-STAoHK members and public - $350/head

Deadline of registration - 31 May 2026

30/04/2026

That's a wrap! 🎓 Our Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Workshop for Sports Therapists has officially concluded.

It was an intensive, hands-on journey diving deep into the "why" behind every assessment and the "how" of effective treatment. A massive thank you to our incredible teacher, Dr. Ray Lee, for sharing his wealth of knowledge and clinical expertise. His guidance has left us all with sharper diagnostic skills and a more refined toolkit for our athletes.

To all the participants: thank you for the energy and the great discussions. Time to take these insights back to the clinic! 🚀🏅

29/04/2026

向我們參與香港國際七人欖球賽的團隊致以熱烈的喝采！🏉

我們非常自豪能有我們的註冊運動治療師親臨前線，為運動員提供至關重要的運動恢復支援及賽事緊急護理。

同時，我們也很高興有來自 THEi 高科院的運動治療系學生一同參與！這對新一代從業員來說，是能在世界級賽事中獲得實戰經驗的絕佳機會。

此外，我們的委員會成員正代表本會出席 HK7 國際運動醫學研討會，持續走在臨床卓越表現的最前線。

HUGE SHOUT-OUT TO OUR TEAM AT THE HONG KONG SEVENS! 🏉

We are incredibly proud to have our registered sports therapists on the front lines this year, providing vital recovery support and event emergency care to the athletes.

We’re also thrilled to have student sports therapists from THEi joining the action! This is a fantastic opportunity for the next generation to gain hands-on experience at a world-class event.

Meanwhile, our committee members are representing us at the HK7 International Sports Medicine Conference, staying at the forefront of clinical excellence.

23/04/2026

國際舞台上的卓越表現 🏒

我們非常自豪，總會的運動治療師及實習生團隊已圓滿完成國際冰協世界錦標賽系列的現場支援服務！

我們也很榮幸能為中國香港男子隊擔任官方球隊治療師。在如此高水平的賽事中為運動員提供支援，需要極高的精準度、敏銳的反應及熱忱——這正是我們團隊在冰場上每天所展現的專業素質。

除了團隊的付出，我們也要向中國香港各代表隊致以衷心祝賀，恭喜隊伍在系列賽中取得輝煌成績！能親眼見證隊員們在賽場上展現出的堅毅與體育精神，我們深感榮幸。你們在國際舞台上的成就證明了所有辛勤的付出，我們非常自豪能成為你們奮鬥旅程的一份子！

這次寶貴的經驗讓我們的實習生得以接觸國際級的競賽標準，進一步加強了我們對提供頂尖運動員治療及防護的承諾。

恭喜所有參與成員！

EXCELLENCE ON THE WORLD STAGE🏒

We are incredibly proud of our team of sports therapists and interns for their successful completion of on-site services at the IIHF World Cup Series!

We are also honoured to have served as the official Team Therapist for the Hong Kong, China Men’s Team. Supporting athletes at this elite level requires precision, quick thinking, and dedication—qualities our team displayed every day on the ice.

Beyond our team’s efforts, we want to extend a massive congratulations to the Hong Kong, China Teams for their incredible performance and achievements throughout the series. It was an honor to witness your grit and sportsmanship firsthand. Your success on the world stage is a testament to your hard work, and we are proud to have been part of your journey!

This experience provided our interns with invaluable exposure to international competition standards, further strengthening our commitment to elite athletic care.

Congratulations to everyone involved!

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Hong Kong
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Telephone

+85268816864

Website

http://www.staohk.org/

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